There Goes a Tenner
Kate Bush
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Okay, remember Okay, remember That we have just allowed Half an hour To get in, do it, and get out The sense of adventure Is changing to danger The signal has been given I go in The crime begins My excitement Turns into fright All my words fade What am I gonna say? Mustn't give the game away We're waiting We're waiting We're waiting We got the job sussed This shop's shut for business The lookout has parked the car But kept the engine running Three beeps means trouble's coming I hope you remember To treat the gelignite tenderly for me I'm having dreams about things Not going right Let's leave in plenty of time tonight Both my partners Act like actors You are Bogart He is George Raft That leaves Cagney and me (What about Edward G.?) We're waiting We're waiting We're waiting You blow the safe up Then all I know is I wake up Covered in rubble One of the rabble needs mummy (What's all this then?) The government will never find the money (What's all this then?) I've been here all day A star in strange ways Apart from a photograph They'll get nothing from me Not until they let me see my solicitor Oh, I remember That rich, windy weather When you would carry me Pockets floating In the breeze Oh, there goes a tenner Hey look! There's a fiver There's a ten-shilling note Remember them? That's when we used to vote for him
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Written by: KATE BUSH
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11 facts about this song
Song Information"There Goes a Tenner" is a song by the English singer-songwriter Kate Bush. It was released in 1982 as part of her fourth studio album titled "The Dreaming."
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Language ReferenceThe term "tenner" in British slang refers to a ten-pound note.
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Single ReleaseThe song was the third single released from the album "The Dreaming" and was released specifically for the UK and Irish markets only.
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Chart PerformanceUnlike Bush's other singles at the time, "There Goes a Tenner" did not perform well on the music charts, peaking at number 93 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a group of amateur robbers and their botched robbery. It takes on an unusual theme compared to other songs of the 1980s.
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Music CompositionThe track is characterized by a twisting melody, complex harmonies and a mesmerizing loop of voices in the chorus.
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Video ProductionA promotional video was made for the song, featuring Kate Bush performing in mime with two masked dancers in a theme fitting with the lyrics of the song.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics showcase Bush's creativity as she narrates a somewhat whimsical and dream-like version of a criminal escapade gone wrong.
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Hidden MeaningIt's suggested that there may be a hidden meaning to the song, some fans think it's actually about the fear of failing and making mistakes.
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Use of Cockney Rhyming SlangThe lyrics include examples of Cockney rhyming slang, a unique form of English slang used predominantly in the East End of London.
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Bush's Personal OpinionDespite its lackluster chart performance, Kate Bush has professed her fondness for the song, calling it one of her favorites from "The Dreaming" album.
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